Application Guide
BEDDING AND SEALING FITTINGS AND HARDWARE
PREPARATION OF STEEL, GRP, FRP, CARBON FIBER, ALUMINUM AND PAINTED DECK SUBSTRATES
- Mark and mask the substrate perimeter of the fitting or deck hardware with a good quality smooth painters tape,
- Abrade the contact substrate surface area with a fine sanding pad, (100 grit), or red scourer pad,
- Brush or vacuum clean the substrate removing all dust and debris,
- Clean the surface with a 100% alcohol cleaner or Methylated spirits using a clean, lint free cloth.
PREPARATION OF TIMBER DECK SUBSTRATE
- Mark and mask the substrate perimeter of the fitting or deck hardware with a good quality smooth painters tape
- Abrade the contact substrate surface area with a sanding pad, (80 -100 grit),
- Brush or vacuum clean the substrate removing all dust and debris,
- Clean the surface with a 100% alcohol cleaner or Methylated spirits using a clean, lint free cloth.
- We recommend in critical oily timber areas to seal the timber with Fixseal Epoxy Fix1060
PREPARATION OF FITTINGS AND DECK HARDWARE
- Mask the fitting or deck hardware area not to be scratched, and to keep excess sealant away from it.
- Abrade only the contact surface with a fine sanding pad, (180 grit), or a red scourer pad.
- Remove and dust or debris.
- Clean the surface with 100% alcohol cleaner or Methylated spirits using a clean, lint free cloth.
APPLICATION OF Fix15 (paintable) and Fix8 (not paintable)
- Apply the adhesive sealant Fix15 or Fix8 to the deck, and into the fixing screw holes, in a continuous line of the required thickness, Usually a continuous adhesive sealant run around the perimeter and continuously around each screw hole, or bolt penetration is ideal. (we do not recommend a full surface application, it takes to long to cure).
- Press the fitting into position.
- The fixing screws should be tightened sufficiently to pull the fitting or deck hardware down so that both surfaces are in contact with the Fixtech adhesive sealant, leaving about 1-2mm in thickness of Fixtech but no more.
- Use a plastic spatula to remove the excessive sealant that is proud around the edges.
- After sealing you may use diluted soapy water PH Neutral to smooth down the exposed edge.
- After 24 hours the screws or bolts can be tightened to the required torque.
- Traces of uncured Fix15 or Fix8 can be removed with 100% alcohol cleaner or methylated spirits.
- Traces of cured Fix15 or Fix8 can be removed by mechanical methods.